Manual/Elections
Elections work differently in each type of realm.
Little Known Facts
- You are able to be elected even if you are wounded or seriously wounded. (Not sure about prison)
- You are not able to vote if you are wounded, or in prison.
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Elections take place in different maners and are detailed out below:
Monarchy
| Monarchy | |
|---|---|
| Ruler: | King/Queen |
| General: | High Marshal |
| Judge: | Arch Priest(ess) |
| Banker: | Royal Treasurer |
The Ruler is voted for once, and they remain until they are removed in one of many different fashions. The Arch Priest(ess)is subject also elected once. The Ruler has the ability to appoint the Royal Treasurer (Banker) and High Marshall (General) when those post are vacated. Prestige carries with it great weight when voting for a new king; the most prestigious and aristocratic have far more say then the common soldier. For judges, all votes are equal.
- Elected vs. Appointed:
Ruler - Voted for Once General - Appointed by Ruler Judge - Voted for Once Banker - Appointed by Ruler
Tyranny
| Tyranny | |
|---|---|
| Ruler: | Dictator |
| General: | General |
| Judge: | Executor |
| Banker: | Banker |
As with monarchy, the ruler is elected just once. Once elected, the ruler appoints all other positions in the realm.
The slight benefit for the average noble is that all votes are equal; no matter rank or prestige. However, since all power ultimately lies with the ruler, it is not as much of a blessing as it would seem.
- Elected vs. Appointed:
Ruler - Voted for Once General - Appointed by Ruler Judge - Appointed by Ruler Banker - Appointed by Ruler
Republic
| Republic | |
|---|---|
| Ruler: | Prime Minister |
| General: | Minister of Defence |
| Judge: | Grand Justiciar |
| Banker: | Minister of Finances |
The Ruler and the judge undergo monthly elections.
Lords and those with positions enjoy a greater voice in who they choose to lead their realm compared to others. For judges, all are equal. In return for this power, lords are expected to send anywhere between just over half to almost all of their region's income to the treasury.
- Elected vs. Appointed:
Ruler - Voted for Monthly General - Appointed by Ruler Judge - Voted for Monthly Banker - Appointed by Ruler
Democracy
| Democracy | |
|---|---|
| Ruler: | Chancellor |
| General: | Minister of Defense |
| Judge: | Supreme Judge |
| Banker: | Minister of Finances |
All positions are elected for once a month, which each man's vote being equal to the next.
- Elected vs. Appointed:
Ruler - Voted for Monthly General - Voted for Monthly Judge - Voted for Monthly Banker - Voted for Monthly
Theocracy
| Theocracy | |
|---|---|
| Ruler: | Pontifex |
| General: | Paladin Primus |
| Judge: | Haruspex Maximus |
| Banker: | Fiduciary |
The Ruler is elected monthly and so is the general and the banker. However, the judge is under direct appointment of the ruler. Those of greater station will have greater say in who guides the productivity and safety of their realm. However, for rulers, all men are equal before the powers.
- Elected vs. Appointed:
Ruler - Voted for Monthly General - Voted for Monthly Judge - Appointed by the Ruler Banker - Voted for Monthly
